Vive le Punk - 50 Years of Punk Rock in attendance of Danny García + afterparty at Eschschloraque

GB | 2026

Regie: Danny Garcia

Besetzung: Gaye Advert, Dr. John Cooper Clarke, Chris Sullivan, Charlie Harper, Joe Corré

Five decades after the explosive birth of British punk, which shook the foundations of music and culture, Vive Le Punk dives headfirst into the raw, undying spirit of the movement that changed music and society forever. Or did it?
Featuring four iconic bands still rocking the stage today, Sham 69, 999, Ruts DC and The Boys, the film chronicles their enduring legacy while showing their ongoing journeys in the modern era. Through exclusive interviews, candid conversations and behind-the-scenes access, we follow these pioneers as they continue to defy expectations and challenge the status quo. Alongside the band interviews, the film features a powerhouse lineup of punk luminaries: Charlie Harper of the UK Subs, entrepreneur Joe Corré, poet Dr. John Cooper Clarke, Gaye Advert of The Adverts and author and DJ Chris Sullivan, all reflecting on the movement’s lasting impact.
As we follow the bands in their daily lives and on stage, the documentary asks the burning
questions. Is punk still relevant? What does punk mean in a world still full of inequality and
unrest? What does its message offer a new generation looking for something real? With rare
archival footage, explosive live performances and an unflinching look at the punk ethos today, this is not just a retrospective. Punk may have started as anarchy in the streets, but it is far from finished.

Afterparty im Eschschloraque ab 22Uhr:

Dj Mr. Cigarette Butt

(Punk, Punk, Punk)

Official Afterparty der Filmpremiere: Vive Le Punk – 50 years of Punk Rock
A Film by Danny Garcia im Kino Central

After the screening of the Vive Le Punk documentary, Mr Cigarette Butt with his collection of rarities and hits will take you on a journey into the sounds of punk, not the one on the radios, but the one in smoky clubs and half-empty glasses around the world, from New York to London via Melbourne and many other.
It promises to be a great way for fans of the genre and beyond to start the weekend earlier this week.
So why miss it?